Another severe storm has smashed the town of Tom Price, leaving flooding, structural damage and downed trees in its wake.

Family dynasties have a stranglehold on Filipino politics — and this week was a reminder that some dynasties at the top are militaristic and fond of violence.

Queensland's premier doesn't believe Brisbane "needs another stadium," announcing a 100-day review into infrastructure to be used in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Sam was missing for 50 days as temperatures dropped to -20 degrees Celsius and snow fell across the alpine tundras and rocky peaks of Redfern-Keily Provincial Park.

Fatima Payman's vote was needed to pass a critical reform. It was late on Wednesday the prime minister's office realised it was about to collapse.